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SECURITYJul 31 · 17:03 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITVeselin Toshkov, Associated Press

First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations

Two U.S. military refueling aircraft arrived at Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations, prompting complaints from Iran and local protests. Bulgaria, a NATO and EU member, approved the deployment under a 2006 defense agreement, authorizing up to eight U.S. KC-135 aircraft and 250 personnel until 2026.

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United StatesorganizationBulgariaplaceBezmer Air BaseplaceIranorganizationRumen RadevpersonVelislava PetrovapersonU.S. Embassy in Bulgariaorganization2006 U.S.-Bulgaria defense agreementtopic
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